A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a deep-vein thrombosis (DVT).
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for developing DVTS?
Oral contraceptive use.
Cirrhosis.
Hypertension.
NSAID use.
The Correct Answer is A

Oral contraceptive use is a risk factor for the development of DVTs.
Choice B is incorrect because cirrhosis is not a known risk factor for DVTs.
Choice C is incorrect because hypertension is not a known risk factor for DVTs.
Choice D is incorrect because NSAID use is not a known risk factor for DVTs.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation

White rice is a low-potassium food that can be recommended for a client who has chronic kidney disease and must limit potassium intake.
Nonfat yogurt (choice A) contains moderate amounts of potassium and may not be the best choice for someone who needs to limit their potassium intake.
A medium baked potato with skin (choice B) is high in potassium and should be limited to a low-potassium diet.
Peanut butter (choice C) also contains moderate amounts of potassium and may not be the best choice for someone who needs to limit their potassium intake.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation

When administering packed RBCs, the tubing should be primed with 0.9% sodium chloride.
Transfusing each unit of blood over 5 hours (choice A) is not recommended as it may increase the risk of bacterial growth.
Packed RBCs should be transfused over 2 to 3 hours.
Changing the IV tubing after each unit of blood is transfused (choice B) is not necessary.
Administering the blood through a 22-gauge intravenous catheter (choice D) may not be appropriate as a larger gauge catheter is typically used for blood transfusions.
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